Community Occupational Therapist

Gloucestershire Health and Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the Cotswolds is seeking a skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a part-time position. You will join a multidisciplinary team focused on promoting independence and well-being. Responsibilities include conducting functional assessments in clients' homes and recommending necessary adaptations. The ideal candidate should be HCPC registered, possess strong communication skills, and have experience with individuals with physical disabilities. Opportunities for professional development are offered in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Regular supervision

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist, HCPC registered.
• Experience working with adults with physical disabilities.
• Strong understanding of DFG processes and housing legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments in clients’ homes.
• Recommend adaptations and liaise with housing teams.
• Work autonomously in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Risk assessment

Understanding of housing legislation

Education

HCPC registration

Qualification as Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Community Team in the beautiful Cotswolds. This permanent, part‑time position (30 hours per week) is based in Bourton‑on‑the‑Water, covering the North Cotswolds. You will work in a well‑established MDT that includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Community Nurses and Home First colleagues, all committed to promoting independence and well‑being for our local population.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist functional assessments in clients’ homes and play a key role in supporting individuals across the rehabilitation journey—from early intervention and reablement through to minor and major adaptations.
• Make recommendations for adaptations such as level‑access showers, stair lifts, extensions and access modifications, liaising with housing teams, grants officers, surveyors and contractors to progress DFG applications.
• Visit patients in their own homes on a daily basis, maintaining a full valid UK driving licence and access to a car; mileage expenses are reimbursed in line with organisational policy.
• Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, applying clinical reasoning and risk assessment in complex environments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Occupational Therapist, HCPC registered.
• Experience of working with adults with physical disabilities and/or long‑term conditions.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation, DFG processes and relevant guidance (e.g., Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996).
• Confident in risk assessment and clinical reasoning in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• Motivated to support people to live with dignity and independence in their own homes.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with a strong team ethos, regular supervision, annual appraisals and excellent opportunities for continuing professional development.